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Met Museum Staff Votes to Unionize, Aiming for Pay Equity

1/23/2026

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art staff voted to unionize with United Auto Workers Local 2110, approving 542 yes to 172 no (76%).
The vote followed four years of organizing over job security, pay equity, and transparency.
About 100 ballots remain sealed due to the museum's objections regarding eligibility.
The union aims to represent nearly 1,000 employees, making it one of the largest museum unions in the United States.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art staff voted to unionize with United Auto Workers Local 2110, approving 542 yes to 172 no (76%).
The vote followed four years of organizing over job security, pay equity, and transparency.
About 100 ballots remain sealed due to the museum's objections regarding eligibility.
The union aims to represent nearly 1,000 employees, making it one of the largest museum unions in the United States.